SARAH O'HERN, MS, LMHC
Owner, Cor Counseling LLC
Welcome! I am glad you found me, and I very much look forward to meeting you.
I specialize in couples counseling and work extensively with individuals facing various forms of trauma, including Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). My practice also supports adults dealing with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, addiction, emotional dysregulation, attachment injuries, questions around sexual orientation, and PTSD. No matter the challenge, my focus is always on helping clients uncover the underlying issues, guiding them toward deeper self-awareness and healing.
My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and empathetic space, free from judgment. I believe that true healing begins when we courageously explore the depths of our emotions and relationships. I adopt a person-centered approach, ensuring my clients feel validated and encouraged throughout their journey. At the same time, I adjust my therapeutic methods as needed to best serve each individual’s unique needs. Clients often describe me as compassionate, genuine, and straightforward, with a down-to-earth presence that makes them feel heard and understood.
Relationships have always been a central part of my life, shaping much of who I am today. Through personal experience, I’ve come to understand how challenging it can be to cultivate healthy relationships—both with others and with ourselves. I’ve also learned how deeply relationships can heal, and conversely, how they can hurt. Our connections often drive us toward behaviors that harm us and those around us, sometimes leading us into painful cycles.
I’m deeply committed to helping individuals and couples break these patterns, understand the motivations behind their actions, and ultimately learn to love themselves fully. I believe that no matter how deep the wound, healing is always possible. My aim is to guide my clients toward living more fulfilled, present, and loving lives.
I have a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida. I obtained my Master of Science degree in Counselor Education from Palm Beach Atlantic in Orlando, Florida. I am trained in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trust Based Relational Interventions (TRBI), and Expressive Arts Therapy. Though I am trained to work with people of all ages, I specialize in working with adults. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the State of Florida (No. MH19161). This means that I have the necessary training, experience, and qualifications to be considered competent to practice mental health counseling. I am a member of the Mental Health Counselors of Central Florida (MHCCF) and the American Psychological Association (APA).
I am originally from Orlando (yes, born and raised!) and have been interested in psychology for as long as I can remember. Relationships are the most important aspect of my life – this includes my relationship with God, as well as the relationships I have with family, friends, colleagues, and clients. After a long search for the right one, I am married to a loving man. We have a toddler and a sassy dog that keep us busy in our free time.
WHY THE NAME "COR"?
The following quote from Brene' Brown's "Gifts of Imperfection" book explains it best: "The root of the word courage is cor – the Latin word for heart. In one of its earliest forms, the word courage had a very different definition than it does today. Courage originally meant "To speak one's mind by telling all one's heart." Over time, this definition has changed, and today, courage is more synonymous with being heroic. Heroics is important and we certainly need heroes, but I think we've lost touch with the idea that speaking honestly and openly about who we are, about what we're feeling, and about our experiences (good and bad) is the definition of courage. Heroics is often about putting our life on the line. Ordinary courage is about putting our vulnerability on the line. In today's world that's pretty extraordinary."